3 Best Hotels in Lauterbrunnen, Berner Oberland

Across from the Staubbach Falls, this excellent lodging with astounding views opens directly onto Lauterbrunnen's main street, which is handily lined with shops and cafés. The friendly owners have turned this local landmark into a characterful hotel, with charming guest rooms that shimmer with teak and pine. To maximize their view of the falls, most people ask for a south-facing room. The fact that this side also faces the main road (which has its share of roaring buses) means you should also consider the three other directions of the compass.

Housed in a 350-year-old chalet, this bed-and-breakfast is charming yet modern, and boasts both an extremely helpful host and a delicious breakfast. Its guest rooms are outfitted with pale-wood furniture and discreet carpeting. The quads featuring double beds and a set of bunk beds are especially suitable for families. Some bathrooms have tubs as well as showers. Its cozy lounge, complete with big sofas and a fireplace, is ideal for rehashing the events of the day. In addition to breakfast, evening meals are served.

Across from the train station and next to the cable car to Mürren, this wonderful family-owned hotel with a lovely garden is a surprisingly quiet option. Knotty Arvenholz (pine) panels accent the spick-and-span guest rooms. On clear days you may want to chill out in one of the wicker chairs on the sunny porch. The dependable restaurant offers satisfying meals of Rösti and meat fondues in a swanky wood-lined salon. The more casual Gaststube overlooks a truly elegant fireplace room with cathedral ceiling, exposed timbers, and lots of happy guests. You can also get wood-fired pizzas every evening.